Donald Trump Lands in Aberdeenshire by Helicopter for Golf Course Visit

Donald Trump welcomed Keir Starmer to Turnberry before landing at Balmedie. They arrived in Air Force One at Lossiemouth and then headed to the Menie estate. First Minister John Swinney will attend a dinner with the US President. Trump mentioned the idea of a Scottish independence referendum happening once in a generation. A 'festival of resistance' is planned near the Aberdeenshire golf course during Trump's visit. The visit has seen arrests, including a disturbance on a plane to Glasgow sparking a terror probe. Trump commented on not being a big whisky drinker and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Trump has now arrived at his second golf course in Aberdeenshire after meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. They took questions from journalists before leaving the South Ayrshire resort. Swinney will join them for a dinner to mark the opening of the second course. Trump and Starmer were greeted at the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire. Swinney mentioned discussions over tariff exemptions for the whisky and salmon sector.

Trump and Starmer discussed various topics including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and immigration issues. Trump also talked about reducing the deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. The leaders will further discuss US-UK trade deals and the war in Ukraine. The visit has been marked by protests and arrests.